Prowess
noun
Skill or expertise in doing something.
He is well-known for his prowess in soccer.
Often appears as...
- display prowess
- demonstrate prowess
noun
Bravery in battle.
The knight showed great prowess in fighting off the invaders.
Often appears as...
- show prowess
- battle prowess
noun
Skill or expertise in doing something.
He is well-known for his prowess in soccer.
Often appears as...
- display prowess
- demonstrate prowess
noun
Bravery in battle.
The knight showed great prowess in fighting off the invaders.
Often appears as...
- show prowess
- battle prowess
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Talent
Prowess implies well-developed skill, not just natural ability.
Her cooking prowess comes from years of practice, not just talent.
Pro Tip 2/3Practice Required
Prowess is gained through experience and practice in a particular activity.
His chess prowess is the result of playing hundreds of games.
Pro Tip 3/3Impressive Connotation
Using 'prowess' indicates that the skill level is impressive and noteworthy.
The violinist's musical prowess captivated the entire audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Talent
Prowess implies well-developed skill, not just natural ability.
Her cooking prowess comes from years of practice, not just talent.
Pro Tip 2/3Practice Required
Prowess is gained through experience and practice in a particular activity.
His chess prowess is the result of playing hundreds of games.
Pro Tip 3/3Impressive Connotation
Using 'prowess' indicates that the skill level is impressive and noteworthy.
The violinist's musical prowess captivated the entire audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Talent
Prowess implies well-developed skill, not just natural ability.
Her cooking prowess comes from years of practice, not just talent.
Pro Tip 2/3Practice Required
Prowess is gained through experience and practice in a particular activity.
His chess prowess is the result of playing hundreds of games.
Pro Tip 3/3Impressive Connotation
Using 'prowess' indicates that the skill level is impressive and noteworthy.
The violinist's musical prowess captivated the entire audience.
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The poet who painted...
a new form of communication at the time. Undoubtedly, the deeply layered artistic expressions in Apollinaire's calligrams are not just a brilliant display of poetic prowess from a master of the form. Each calligram itself is also a snapshot in time, encapsulating the passion,
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morning of course that goes on texts from last night so all my friends know my prowess so how does it end actually a little less personal than it used to right I don't even get a phone call I get a text you know let's just be friends like bummed blank can I go well
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How video game skills...
He's a pretty spectacular athlete by any standard. But why is it Messi's particular skills are so valuable? Sure, there are obvious answers. We just have enormous respect for athletic prowess, we love human competition, and sports unite generations.
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The rise and fall of the...
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Epic Zebra Fight For...
The females had ringside seats. And his prowess has not gone unnoted.
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Why are sharks so...
And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean and include some of the Earth's longest living vertebrates. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas? Much of their hunting prowess stems from a unique set of biological traits
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Rob Hopkins: Transition...
it's a short period in history where we've discovered this extraordinary material, and then based a whole way of life around it. But as we straddle the top of this energy mountain, at this stage, we move from a time where our economic success, our sense of individual prowess and well-being
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The poet who painted...
a new form of communication at the time. Undoubtedly, the deeply layered artistic expressions in Apollinaire's calligrams are not just a brilliant display of poetic prowess from a master of the form. Each calligram itself is also a snapshot in time, encapsulating the passion,
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New bionics let us run,...
without ever experiencing muscle leg fatigue. Through technological innovation, I returned to my sport, stronger and better. Technology had eliminated my disability, and allowed me a new climbing prowess. As a young man, I imagined a future world where technology so advanced
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How technology has...
morning of course that goes on texts from last night so all my friends know my prowess so how does it end actually a little less personal than it used to right I don't even get a phone call I get a text you know let's just be friends like bummed blank can I go well
Video examples
How video game skills...
He's a pretty spectacular athlete by any standard. But why is it Messi's particular skills are so valuable? Sure, there are obvious answers. We just have enormous respect for athletic prowess, we love human competition, and sports unite generations.
Video examples
Ancient Rome 101 PIPE...
During this transformation, Rome displayed a political, military, and cultural prowess that enabled it to become a super power and helped shape what would become known as western civilization. The lifespan of ancient Rome can be divided
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How we can navigate the...
this humility this tiny little microscopic virus has brought humanity to its knees despite all our wealth all our scientific expertise and all our technological prowess let us have a little humility from Iran but what would
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The rise and fall of the...
The empire commanded vast fleets of Viking-style long ships, which they used for trading, raiding, and plundering the seas. Observing this prowess, many neighboring rulers sought their aid.
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Epic Zebra Fight For...
The females had ringside seats. And his prowess has not gone unnoted.
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Shefali Shah
As actors, we want to show our acting prowess but one has to understand what to show and when to show. I learnt very early in my life that it is not required to be in the forefront all the time. There is a moment that belongs to you but when you are not needed, you need to disappear.
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Harris Faulkner
American Journalist
The U.S. military is known the world over for its advanced technology as well as the prowess, skill, and dedication of its service members. When you grow up in the company of its leaders, as I did, you understand that this greatness is something that is cultivated.
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Augustus Baldwin Longstreet
American Lawyer
But there were women in the world, and from them each of our heroes had taken to himself a wife. The good ladies were no strangers to the prowess of their husbands. and, strange as it may seem, they presumed a little upon it.
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Orison Swett Marden
American Writer
Every man ultimately falls into the company with which he affiliates. And he is the strongest who draws men to himself, who creates the company; and this is through having a positive quality - courage and physical prowess.
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Seth Berkley
American Scientist
Science is one of the comparative advantages of our knowledge-based economy, and focusing on our prowess in providing better tools to address diseases of poverty is one of the best forms of foreign aid.
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Peter Hook
English Musician
I've been very grateful and humbled by the fact that young people really dig Joy Division's music. It's a great testament to the chemistry and the songwriting prowess between the four original members.
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Tom Steyer
American Businessman
Trump manipulates the fearful by promising that he will use his fraudulent deal-making prowess to protect and take care of his supporters.
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Kathryn Bigelow
American Director
Our film examines the heroism, courage and prowess of the Soviet submarine force in ways never seen before.
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Atul Kulkarni
Indian Actor
I'd rather concentrate on making my character more convincing than trying to prove my acting prowess.
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Thambi Ramaiah
Indian Actor
I wanted to direct a film that can showcase my son's acting prowess.
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Shefali Shah
As actors, we want to show our acting prowess but one has to understand what to show and when to show. I learnt very early in my life that it is not required to be in the forefront all the time. There is a moment that belongs to you but when you are not needed, you need to disappear.
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Harris Faulkner
American Journalist
The U.S. military is known the world over for its advanced technology as well as the prowess, skill, and dedication of its service members. When you grow up in the company of its leaders, as I did, you understand that this greatness is something that is cultivated.
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Augustus Baldwin Longstreet
American Lawyer
But there were women in the world, and from them each of our heroes had taken to himself a wife. The good ladies were no strangers to the prowess of their husbands. and, strange as it may seem, they presumed a little upon it.
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Orison Swett Marden
American Writer
Every man ultimately falls into the company with which he affiliates. And he is the strongest who draws men to himself, who creates the company; and this is through having a positive quality - courage and physical prowess.
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Seth Berkley
American Scientist
Science is one of the comparative advantages of our knowledge-based economy, and focusing on our prowess in providing better tools to address diseases of poverty is one of the best forms of foreign aid.
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Peter Hook
English Musician
I've been very grateful and humbled by the fact that young people really dig Joy Division's music. It's a great testament to the chemistry and the songwriting prowess between the four original members.
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Tom Steyer
American Businessman
Trump manipulates the fearful by promising that he will use his fraudulent deal-making prowess to protect and take care of his supporters.
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Kathryn Bigelow
American Director
Our film examines the heroism, courage and prowess of the Soviet submarine force in ways never seen before.
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Atul Kulkarni
Indian Actor
I'd rather concentrate on making my character more convincing than trying to prove my acting prowess.
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Thambi Ramaiah
Indian Actor
I wanted to direct a film that can showcase my son's acting prowess.
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